By Ayomide Otitoju Mele Kyari, Group Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), announced that Nigeria will become a net exporter of refined petroleum products by December. He made this statement on Monday during a meeting at the National Assembly with key economic stakeholders, including Finance Minister Wale Edun, Budget and National…
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho, has issued a fresh quit notice to Fulani herders to vacate all forests in the South-west. This move follows alleged killings, abductions, and farmland destruction by the herders. In a voice note released by his media aide, Olayemi Koiki, and forwarded to PREMIUM TIMES, Igboho praised…
The decision by the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) to proceed with local council elections may be directly linked to a recent Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments nationwide. Issued on July 11, 2024, the Apex Court ruled that local governments should henceforth receive their allocations directly from the Accountant-General of…
In a session on Tuesday, Justice Nwite responded to a plea by Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mark Mordi, issuing a series of directives. Gambaryan, arriving at court earlier in a wheelchair, stands accused alongside a cryptocurrency firm of money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Earlier, on July 5, Justice Nwite had instructed the…
In a recent ruling, Justice Muazu scrutinized claims by Emefiele, highlighting several shortcomings. The judge noted Emefiele’s failure to provide adequate evidence supporting the necessity and inevitability of his medical journey. Emefiele asserted that an invitation for medical treatment in the UK prompted his travel plans, yet he did not present a copy of this…
In a move aimed at strengthening local governance and preserving cultural heritage, the Kano State House of Assembly has passed legislation to create second-class Emirate Councils in Rano, Gaya, and Karaye. These councils, established under the new law, will each oversee specific local government areas, fostering closer ties between grassroots communities and the government while…
Jide Idris, Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), disclosed alarming statistics during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. He confirmed that the outbreak has spread to 187 local government areas spanning 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Idris highlighted that the majority of infections, approximately 83…
Robert Menendez, a veteran Democrat from New Jersey, has been formally charged with extortion, obstruction of justice, and accepting bribes. The charges stem from allegations that he used his political influence to benefit businessmen connected to Egypt and Qatar. His sentencing is scheduled for a later date. Previously a member of the Senate Foreign Relations…
Four African film production studios have been awarded a joint grant of €80,000 to produce a musical drama titled A Dream To Die For. The studios include Nigeria’s Guguru Studios, Ghana’s Driving Park Limited and AdomiBridge Studios, and Togo’s Togo Films. The film, penned by David Masterwille, explores the lives of young musicians entangled in…
